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Celebrating our early career team members

We were delighted to celebrate more than 300 early career team members at our multidisciplinary learner awards ceremony, proudly supported by Quest Frankston On the Bay. The event brought together graduates, interns, registrars, and postgraduate students, all of whom showed dedication and commitment to advancing their healthcare careers during 2024. Congratulations to all our learners …

46 new medical interns sit together in Ngarnga Centre.

Welcome 2025 medical interns

On Monday 6 January we we’re thrilled to welcome 46 new medical interns as they begin their 12 month journey with Bayside Health Peninsula.  Throughout the year, they’ll gain hands-on experience across a range of specialities at Peninsula University Hospital, Rosebud Hospital and other Bayside Health Peninsula sites, working with our health professionals and experts …

Group of Peninsula Health team members stand in group outside to celebrate International Day of People with a Disability.

Amplifying the voices of our people with a disability and their leaders

For people living with a disability access and inclusion within our healthcare service and community is of the highest importance. On International Day of People with a Disability, we are inspired by the voices of the team members who live with disabilities and our leaders within our organisation who have shared their insights to help …

In the ED: Social Workers at the forefront of gender violence

In the bustling environment of the emergency department, our invaluable team of senior social workers are on hand, ready to respond at a moment’s notice to individuals experiencing crisis. Jess, Laura, and Jana are among the team members helping bridge the gap between medical treatment and a patients’ social, emotional, and practical needs. “We are …

Jubilee Park Stadium: A New Era of Healthy Eating at Frankston’s Sporting Hub

Jubilee Park Stadium (JPS) is a newly developed sporting hub within Frankston, offering a variety of sporting opportunities including netball, cricket, volleyball and basketball. Beyond the courts, Frankston District Netball Association (FDNA) have been reviewing the range of food, snacks and drinks they have available for purchase in their cafe. Thanks to their participation in …

Bayside Health Peninsula’s At Home Initiative Further Advances Care For Older People

The At Home initiative has enhanced care for older people across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, by introducing comprehensive services directly into the community.  Bayside Health Peninsula is now strengthened with a specialised geriatrician as part of the At Home Clinical Response Service, significantly improving the quality of care for older residents. This service supports people to manage complex …

Advanced treatments helping asthma patients breathe easy again

Severe asthma patients can breathe a sigh of relief as advanced treatments become available to people who experience daily difficulties with the chronic lung disease. More than 2.7 million Australians have asthma, a disease that can range from mild through to severe and is commonly managed through the use of an inhaler. “Throughout the last …

Faces of Bayside Health Peninsula: Cindy Siggs

Committed to advocating for patients with cancer, Clinical Nurse Specialist Cindy Siggs is helping ensure they receive the best care and support throughout their treatment journey. “After completing my university studies, I found myself unsure about which career path to pursue,” shares Cindy. “When the chance to join Bayside Health Peninsula presented itself, I embraced …

A dip in the bay for cancer services across the Peninsula

What began as an offhand remark has led to a group of doctors, nurses, support staff and consumers taking an icy plunge into Port Phillip Bay in an effort to raise funds for Bayside Health Peninsula’s Take a Break for Cancer appeal.   Nine keen dippers made the mad dash into the water on Thursday …

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